Maria Sakkari is a Greek professional tennis player known for her powerful groundstrokes, aggressive playing style, and impressive athleticism. She has achieved a career-high ranking of world No. 3 in singles and has reached two Grand Slam semifinals: the 2021 French Open and the 2021 US Open. Sakkari is a consistent presence in the top echelons of women's tennis and is widely considered one of the most prominent athletes to come out of Greece. She has won one WTA singles title and has represented her country in the Billie Jean King Cup and the Olympics.